7th GRADE GEOGRAPHY
Monday- Students will begin a major in class project entitled- "My world map Projection." Each student will create an accurate map projection of a world that they create. They will be working on the project most of the week in class.
Tuesday- Project Day 2
Wednesday- Project Day 3
Thursday- Project Day 4 ( Final Day in class) PROJECTS ARE DUE TOMORROW
Friday- Projection projects are due. We will begin Chapter 2: Tools of Geography
8TH GRADE GEOGRAPHY
Monday- Take Home Quizzes are due. Students will receive their European Map Packets today. They are due tomorrow.
Tuesday- Map packet check. Students should bring their map packets everyday to class. Political map quiz in one week!!
Wednesday- Lesson one NW Europe. Notes and discussion.
Thursday- Students will receive their Chapter 2 Vocabulary lists. They are due next wednesday.
Friday- Study Political map quiz over the weekend. Quiz next week.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Week of September 22-26
7TH GRADE GEOGRAPHY
Monday- Students will work on reading charts and graphs. They will receive their bonus sheets for the test.
Tuesday- JEOPARDY Review Game. Study your study guide for the test tomorrow.
Wednesday- Chapter One Test
Thursday- Pass back tests. Students will receive their instructions to the "My World" map projection in class project. CURRENT EVENT SUMMARIES ARE DUE TOMORROW.
Friday- September Current Event Summary Day.
8TH GRADE GEOGRAPHY
Monday- Jeopardy Review game. Study your study guides for the test tomorrow.
Tuesday- CHAPTER ONE TEST
Wednesday- Pass back tests. Introduction to Regional geography Chapter 2: EUROPE. Students will receive their European Take Home Quizzes which are due tomorrow.
Thursday- Lesson One: Intro to Europe. CURRENT EVENT SUMMARIES ARE DUE TOMORROW.
Friday- SEPTEMBER CURRENT EVENT SUMMARY DAY
Monday- Students will work on reading charts and graphs. They will receive their bonus sheets for the test.
Tuesday- JEOPARDY Review Game. Study your study guide for the test tomorrow.
Wednesday- Chapter One Test
Thursday- Pass back tests. Students will receive their instructions to the "My World" map projection in class project. CURRENT EVENT SUMMARIES ARE DUE TOMORROW.
Friday- September Current Event Summary Day.
8TH GRADE GEOGRAPHY
Monday- Jeopardy Review game. Study your study guides for the test tomorrow.
Tuesday- CHAPTER ONE TEST
Wednesday- Pass back tests. Introduction to Regional geography Chapter 2: EUROPE. Students will receive their European Take Home Quizzes which are due tomorrow.
Thursday- Lesson One: Intro to Europe. CURRENT EVENT SUMMARIES ARE DUE TOMORROW.
Friday- SEPTEMBER CURRENT EVENT SUMMARY DAY
Monday, September 15, 2008
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15-19
8TH GRADE GEOGRAPHY
Monday- Students were given instructions to their In-Class Projects. Students should pick a culture to use for their comparative projects that will begin tomorrow.
Tuesday through Friday- Students will be working on their "Comparative Culture" Projects which is a 100 point in class project. Study Guides will be given out during the week to prepare for Chapter 1 Test which is next Tuesday. The students can begin studying the notes, handouts, and vocabulary.
7TH GRADE GEOGRAPHY
Monday- Latitude and Longitude Quiz
Tuesday- Today's lesson is "Map Projections" Students should complete the diagram worksheet regarding Mercator Projections for tomorrow's class.
Wednesday- Map Tools Practice: Students will work on a Map scale contest of the United States. Review notes and Vocabulary.
Thursday- Today's lesson is "Types of Maps." Students will begin an In-Class Project regarding Special Purpose Maps. The students will receive their Chapter One Study Guides and can begin studying those study guides for their test next week.
Friday- If the Special Purpose Map Project is not completed it will be due Monday.
Monday- Students were given instructions to their In-Class Projects. Students should pick a culture to use for their comparative projects that will begin tomorrow.
Tuesday through Friday- Students will be working on their "Comparative Culture" Projects which is a 100 point in class project. Study Guides will be given out during the week to prepare for Chapter 1 Test which is next Tuesday. The students can begin studying the notes, handouts, and vocabulary.
7TH GRADE GEOGRAPHY
Monday- Latitude and Longitude Quiz
Tuesday- Today's lesson is "Map Projections" Students should complete the diagram worksheet regarding Mercator Projections for tomorrow's class.
Wednesday- Map Tools Practice: Students will work on a Map scale contest of the United States. Review notes and Vocabulary.
Thursday- Today's lesson is "Types of Maps." Students will begin an In-Class Project regarding Special Purpose Maps. The students will receive their Chapter One Study Guides and can begin studying those study guides for their test next week.
Friday- If the Special Purpose Map Project is not completed it will be due Monday.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Week of September 8 through September 12
SEVENTH GRADE GEOGRAPHY
Monday- Students will be discussing Hemispheres and Grid Lines. 5 Themes of Geography Quizzes were handed back today.
Tuesday- The lesson today is "Working with a Grid System". We will practice using and applying latitude and longitude. HOMEWORK: Latitude and Longitude practice worksheet.
Wednesday- The lesson today is "Maps vs. Globes". We will also be practicing our Latitude and Longitude.
Thursday- The lesson today is "5 parts of a map." The students will identify the major parts of a map and how they are used in everyday life. We will also practice our latitude and Longitude during a review. HOMEWORK: STUDY AND PRACTICE LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE FOR A QUIZ.
FRIDAY- LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE QUIZ
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EIGHT GRADE GEOGRAPHY
Monday- The lesson today is practicing and reviewing map tools. Students were given a scavenger hunt for compass and scale. Worksheet should be completed for tomorrow.
Tuesday- The lesson today is "World Population." We will also be practicing our map tools by reviewing the practice problems. HOMEWORK: STUDY GRID SYSTEM, COMPASS, and SCALE
Wednesday- The lesson today is Major Cultural Traits. We will also have a formal review of the map tools. HOMEWORK: Study and practice using the grid system, compass, and scale for a quiz.
Thursday- MAP TOOLS QUIZ
Friday- We will finish the discussion of Cultural Traits. Also a Current Event Quiz.
******REMINDER***** CURRENT EVENT FOR SEPTEMBER IS DUE SEPTEMBER 26th !!!!!
Monday- Students will be discussing Hemispheres and Grid Lines. 5 Themes of Geography Quizzes were handed back today.
Tuesday- The lesson today is "Working with a Grid System". We will practice using and applying latitude and longitude. HOMEWORK: Latitude and Longitude practice worksheet.
Wednesday- The lesson today is "Maps vs. Globes". We will also be practicing our Latitude and Longitude.
Thursday- The lesson today is "5 parts of a map." The students will identify the major parts of a map and how they are used in everyday life. We will also practice our latitude and Longitude during a review. HOMEWORK: STUDY AND PRACTICE LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE FOR A QUIZ.
FRIDAY- LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE QUIZ
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EIGHT GRADE GEOGRAPHY
Monday- The lesson today is practicing and reviewing map tools. Students were given a scavenger hunt for compass and scale. Worksheet should be completed for tomorrow.
Tuesday- The lesson today is "World Population." We will also be practicing our map tools by reviewing the practice problems. HOMEWORK: STUDY GRID SYSTEM, COMPASS, and SCALE
Wednesday- The lesson today is Major Cultural Traits. We will also have a formal review of the map tools. HOMEWORK: Study and practice using the grid system, compass, and scale for a quiz.
Thursday- MAP TOOLS QUIZ
Friday- We will finish the discussion of Cultural Traits. Also a Current Event Quiz.
******REMINDER***** CURRENT EVENT FOR SEPTEMBER IS DUE SEPTEMBER 26th !!!!!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Week of September 1 - September 5
7th GRADE GEOGRAPHY ( Periods 5b, 6, 7)
Monday- No school
Tuesday- Pick a location to use for the writing assignment regarding the 5 Themes of Geography
Wednesday- First Marking Period Writing Prompt- "5 Themes Analysis" Due Monday (9/8)
Thursday- Study 5 Themes of Geography Notes and Handouts for a Quiz
Friday- 5 Themes of Geography Quiz ( If writing assignment is not handed in by Friday, Remember Monday is the final Day
8th GRADE GEOGRAPHY ( Periods 1, 2, 4b)
Monday- No School
Tuesday- Pick a location to use for the in class assignment regarding the 5 Themes of Geography
Wednesday- In Class Assignment- "5 Themes Analysis Form" Due Friday (9/5)
Thursday- Study 5 Themes of Geography Notes and Handouts for a Quiz
Friday- 5 Themes of Geography Quiz ( 5 Themes Analysis Forms are also due today)
Monday- No school
Tuesday- Pick a location to use for the writing assignment regarding the 5 Themes of Geography
Wednesday- First Marking Period Writing Prompt- "5 Themes Analysis" Due Monday (9/8)
Thursday- Study 5 Themes of Geography Notes and Handouts for a Quiz
Friday- 5 Themes of Geography Quiz ( If writing assignment is not handed in by Friday, Remember Monday is the final Day
8th GRADE GEOGRAPHY ( Periods 1, 2, 4b)
Monday- No School
Tuesday- Pick a location to use for the in class assignment regarding the 5 Themes of Geography
Wednesday- In Class Assignment- "5 Themes Analysis Form" Due Friday (9/5)
Thursday- Study 5 Themes of Geography Notes and Handouts for a Quiz
Friday- 5 Themes of Geography Quiz ( 5 Themes Analysis Forms are also due today)
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